Nick Pope is set to continue his amazing rise from non-league football after being included in Gareth Southgate's latest England squad.

Goalkeeper Pope started out in the Ryman League North Division, been involved in every league upwards, and could complete his climb after being handed a shot at winning a first Three Lions cap.

Burnley keeper Pope has been rewarded for his brilliant form for Sean Dyche's side this season with a first call up to represent his country at any level.

He is one of the new faces in the Three Lions squad, along with his club mate defender James Tarkowski, for the upcoming friendlies against Holland and Italy which Southgate will announce at 2pm.

Injury to Tom Heaton gave Pope the chance (Image: PA Wire)

And his inclusion will give the 25 year-old the chance to further press his claims for a place in Southgate's squad for the World Cup in Russia.

Pope only made his Premier League debut in September when he replaced Burnley's long-serving No.1 Tom Heaton after he dislocated his shoulder.

He has starred since then and been a key reason why Burnley have defied the odds and are riding high in seventh in the Premier League.

Pope has been the most in-form English keeper this season but will face competition from the more experienced Joe Hart, Jack Butland and Jordan Pickford for a place in Southgate's World Cup party.

Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope has been in great form this season (Image: Stu Forster)

Pope made his first senior appearances for Ryman North side Bury Town after being released aged 16 by Ipswich.

He then joined League One Charlton before having loan spells at Ryman Premier Harrow Borough, Conference South side Welling, Conference Premier Cambridge and Aldershot, League Two York and Bury.

He signed for Burnley in 2016 after impressing for the Addicks in the Championship and could now reach the top of the ladder after catching Southgate's eye.

Centre back Tarkowski has also been a key figure in a Burnley rearguard that has the fourth best defensive record in the Premier League.

James Tarkowski (right) will also receive the call (Image: Reuters)

Southgate is keen to run the rule over the 25-year-old, who is also eligible for Poland, with concerns about so many of his other defensive options.

Gary Cahill and John Stones have lost their places as regulars for Chelsea and Manchester City.

Southgate believes Manchester United's Chris Smalling is not good enough on the ball, Phil Jones continues to struggle with injury and Michael Keane, who Tarkowski replaced at Burnley, has struggled to convince since his £25m move to Everton.